If You Thought These Companies Are Still American, You Are Wrong

Published on 08/23/2020
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Radio Flyer

Headquartered in Chicago, Radio Flyer is best known as the maker of the red toy wagon. Aside from that, it also sells trikes, bikes, ride-ons, and toy horses. It has been in the industry for more than a century and has retained the location of its original HQ. In 2004, the toy company claimed to be “a Chicago brand.” However, it actually makes its tricycles, scooters, and many other toys in China. The one exception would be the plastic red wagon since it has always been made in Wisconsin. During its 80th anniversary, Radio Flyer made the biggest wagon in the world to commemorate the special event.

Radio Flyer

Radio Flyer

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Craftsman

You can find tools from Craftsman in stores such as Sears, Lowe’s, Walmart, Home Depot, and any other store that sells home improvement items. It has factories in the United States, but it outsources some of the manufacturing to China and Taiwan as well. Now owned by Sears, the parent company had been the one to make this call. The wrenches, ratchets, and sockets are made by Apex Tool Group in China and Taiwan. On the other hand, Craftsman has another contract with a different tool production company called Western Forge. This one makes the tools in the United States, which means that the products are produced between Asia and North America.

Craftsman

Craftsman

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